Aston Villa's hopes for Champions League football ended with a 2-0 loss to Manchester United, overshadowed by a controversial disallowed goal for Morgan Rogers. Villa manager Unai Emery and players protested the referee's decision, which prevented VAR intervention. Manchester United secured goals from Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen, avoiding a lower league finish.
Aston Villa rage at referee as Champions League hopes end at Manchester United
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Aston Villa's hopes for Champions League football ended with a 2-0 loss to Manchester United, overshadowed by a controversial disallowed goal for Morgan Rogers. Villa manager Unai Emery and players protested the referee's decision, which prevented VAR intervention. Manchester United secured goals from Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen, avoiding a lower league finish.
Trending- 1 October 28 (previous season): Erik ten Hag sacked
- 2 Before match: The 1958 fan group protests Glazer ownership
- 3 Match day: Manchester United vs Aston Villa
- 4 Early in match: Noussair Mazraoui's run, Mason Mount's shot saved
- 5 Unspecified: Ayden Heaven recycles ball, Mount's header saved
- 6 Unspecified: Bruno Fernandes' shot saved
- 7 Unspecified: Amad Diallo's header hits post
- 8 Unspecified: Matty Cash's loose pass, Emiliano Martínez fouls Rasmus Højlund, red card shown
- 9 Half-time: United 17th, Villa 6th
- 10 Second half: Everton scores at Newcastle, Villa temporarily moves to fifth
- 11 73 minutes: Morgan Rogers' goal disallowed
- 12 Unspecified: Amad Diallo scores for Manchester United
- 13 Unspecified: Ian Maatsen fouls Diallo, penalty awarded
- 14 Unspecified: Christian Eriksen converts penalty
- 15 End of match: Aston Villa loses, Champions League hopes end
- 16 After match: Unai Emery confronts referee Thomas Bramall
- 17 After match: Goodbyes for Lindelöf, Eriksen, Evans; lap of appreciation for squad
- Aston Villa fails to qualify for Champions League
- Aston Villa drops to sixth place
- Official complaint lodged against referee Thomas Bramall
- Manchester United finishes 15th
- Departures of Victor Lindelöf, Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans from Manchester United
- Uncertain future for Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo at Manchester United
What: Aston Villa lost 2-0 to Manchester United, ending their Champions League qualification hopes. A controversial goal by Morgan Rogers for Aston Villa was disallowed. Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen scored for Manchester United. Emiliano Martínez was sent off for Aston Villa.
When: Unspecified date, implied to be Saturday (May 25, 2025, inferred from published date).
Where: Old Trafford, Manchester.
Why: Aston Villa sought Champions League qualification; Manchester United aimed to avoid a lower league finish. The referee's decision on the disallowed goal was a key factor.
How: Morgan Rogers' goal was disallowed due to a whistle blown before the ball entered the net. Amad Diallo scored with a header from a Bruno Fernandes cross. Christian Eriksen converted a penalty after Ian Maatsen fouled Diallo.